MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Doing everything we can to achieve zero leprosy
In 2006, I initiated the first Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy. Since then, the Global Appeal has become an annual event, always scheduled to launch at around the time of World Leprosy Day. Read More
REPORT
Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative partners with World Health Organization to launch Global Appeal 2024 in Geneva
The Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Initiative and the World Health Organization (WHO) partnered to launch this year’s Global Appeal to end stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more
VIEWPOINT
WHO supports Bangladesh’s new strategic plan
VIEWPOINT
Cross-border issues: A vital consideration for leprosy elimination programs
When we talk about leprosy, the focus cannot be just within the boundaries of a single country. The disease does not recognize borders, and thus, cooperation and coordination between neighboring countries are essential for effective elimination. Read more
LETTER
My experience at Purple Fest in Goa, India
LETTER
Miss Supranational 2023 visits Iquitos, Peru
I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Iquitos, Peru, to experience firsthand the work being done there by a phenomenal team. During my visit, I was deeply moved by the resilience and strength of the people I met, particularly Silvia, the leader of the association of persons affected by Hansen’s disease in Loreto. Read more
AMBASADDOR’S JOURNAL
Kicking off 2024 from Geneva and Tanzania
